Porters University

“Porter’s University” provides a small group learning environment with classes tailored for specific interests. Seating is limited and can be reserved only with pre-payment. Most classes run between 60 and 90 minutes and cost $30.00. Some classes run 2 hours or longer and have a cost of $40.00.

For Intro classes, please bring your camera with you! To get the most out of the Intro classes the participants should use their new camera before attending. Intro classes assume attendees have a basic working knowledge of how to load memory cards and batteries into their camera. Porter’s sales staff is always available to offer help with these basic operations before attending a class.

Porter’s Classes in Cedar Rapids:

Please call 319-373-0658 to confirm availability and to pre-pay for classes.


January 7th 5:00PM - Understanding Your Nikon DSLR

January 10th 5:00PM - Understanding Your Nikon Coolpix

January 14th 5:00PM - Understanding Your Canon DSLR

January 17th 5:00PM - Understanding Your Canon Powershot

January 21st 5:00PM - Understanding Your Sony DSLR/NEX

January 24th 5:00PM - Understanding Your Nikon DSLR

January 28th 5:00PM - Understanding Your Nikon Coolpix

January 31st 5:00PM - Understanding Your Canon DSLR


February 4th 5:00PM - Understanding Your Canon Powershot

February 7th 5:00PM - Choosing and Using Lenses and Filters

February 11th 5:00PM - Understanding Your Nikon DSLR

February 14th 5:00PM - Basics of Computers and Digital Images

February 18th 5:00PM - Understanding Your Canon DSLR

February 21st 5:00PM - Better Color with White Balance Control

February 25th 5:00PM - Understanding Your Nikon Coolpix

February 28th 5:00PM - Understanding Your Nikon 1 Series Camera


March 3rd 5:00PM - Understanding Your Canon Powershot






Porter’s Classes in Cedar Falls:

Please call 319-266-0303 to confirm availability and to pre-pay for classes.


January 21st 10:00AM - Intro to SLR's
This class is located at the Comfort Suites, 7402 Nordic drive, Cedar Falls in their conference room

January 28th 3:00PM - Understanding your advanced point & shoot camera (any smaller digital with manual modes)

January 30th 5:00PM - Understanding your point & shoot digital camera


February 4th 3:00PM - Understanding your Nikon Coolpix

February 7th 5:00PM - Understanding your Canon DSLR

February 18th 3:00PM - Understanding your Canon Powershot

February 21st 5:00PM - Understanding your Nikon DSLR

February 25th 3:00PM - Understanding your Nikon 1 SLR Camera

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